Woman swept to death by wave on California beach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 22:08 · Archive

Kaylee Molina, 30, was swept into the ocean by a rogue wave at Sycamore Cove in Ventura County while watching the sunrise with her husband.

Kaylee Molina, 30, from El Paso, Texas, was swept into the Pacific Ocean by powerful waves at Sycamore Cove in Ventura County early Wednesday morning. She and her 32-year-old husband Roberto Clemente had been sitting on rocks near the shoreline watching the sunrise when the strong surf pulled them into the water. Clemente managed to reach shore and called 911 for help.

First responders rushed to the scene and attempted life-saving measures on Molina, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband was taken to hospital around 11.40am with moderate injuries. The couple had been enjoying a romantic vacation and had taken photographs together at the beach and along nearby trails in the hours before the incident.

Molina's family posted a fundraiser describing their grief at losing her unexpectedly. They noted she was one of four siblings and had much life ahead of her, born in July 1996. Clemente told outlets the incident remains 'fresh in my mind', adding he has struggled to sleep since the tragedy. The family also faced unexpected costs in bringing Molina's body home and arranging a funeral.

How it is being reported

• Woman, 30, swept to her death by wave while watching sunrise on California beach with husbandA woman was swept out to sea and drowned while watching the sunrise on a California beach with her husband during a romantic getaway.Daily Mail · 15 Oct, 21:52
• Horror as woman, 30, swept to her death by huge wave in front of husband in California — as haunting final photo emergesA rogue wave killed a woman and gravely injured her husband on a Ventura County beach — just hours after the pair took romantic pictures there while enjoying their vacation.New York Post · 15 Oct, 16:27

In this story: Kaylee Molina · Roberto Clemente · Sycamore Cove · Ventura County · California · El Paso · Pacific Ocean

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